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SUMMARY:Janine Latus: We Need to Talk (about Relationship Abuse)
DESCRIPTION:Janine Latus\, author of the nonfiction book If I Am Missing or Dead\, will return to the Ferrum College campus on March 30 to lead a discussion about relationship abuse. The event will take place in the Panthers Den in Franklin Hall at 11:30 a.m. All are welcome for free. \nLatus is a journalist\, author and advocate who describes herself as a “fierce warrior against sexual assault and domestic violence.” \nShe travels the world telling her own stories about domestic violence and educating clients who have included the U.S. Navy\, Major League Baseball\, and many other companies\, nonprofits\, and schools. Her work has inspired thousands of people to recognize relationship abuse\, break free\, and heal. One previous host called her “the most compelling speaker on sexual assault and relationship violence that I have ever heard.” \nIn addition to being a widely sought-after speaker\, Latus is also a writing teacher and her New York Times best-selling book\, If I Am Missing or Dead\, was published in 2007. She earned a bachelor’s degree in horticulture and a master’s degree in journalism at the University of Missouri-Columbia. One Amazon reviewer wrote about her book\, “I give this story . . . my highest recommendation. I would like to track down the journalism professor who once gave Janine Latus a ‘C’ and buy her a copy of the book.” \nAfter one of Latus’ previous three visits to Ferrum College\, Professor of English Lana Whited wrote\, “I have seldom heard the undergraduate students on our campus quieter than when Janine Latus was speaking to them. At the end of my class\, students filed out\, shaking her hand and offering their thanks. Over the course of the three days she spent on our campus\, she spoke in five classes\, at a campus-wide program\, and with clients at our local women’s shelter. On campus\, I frequently saw students talking with her privately\, sometimes with tears in their eyes. Janine helps victims of abuse understand that they neither deserved nor provoked it\, and she encourages them on their own healing journeys. She is generous with her time and talents and unwavering in her crusade to spare others what she and her sister Amy endured. Her message resonates long after she has gone.” \nYou can watch a TED talk by Latus on YouTube\, and you can read her feature stories at janinelatus.com. \nCopies of her book will be available for purchase\, and a reception will follow the program. It is sponsored by the Ferrum chapter of Help Save the Next Girl\, as well as the Quality Enhancement Program and the Office of Student Leadership and Engagement. \nHelp Save the Next Girl is a national nonprofit organization formed in honor of Morgan Dana Harrington\, a 20-year-old Virginia Tech student who was abducted and murdered in 2009. It seeks to sensitize young women and girls to predatory danger. The foundation fosters mutual respect and camaraderie with young men\, and is committed to be an active\, imaginative presence on campuses and in clubs and violence prevention forums across the country. Help Save the Next Girl continually develops vital relationships with media and law enforcement. Its connections enhance its ability to quickly disseminate urgent information\, such as about a missing person. Help Save the Next Girl also provides outreach support to victims’ families. Its media presence also promotes its mission to keep young women and campus communities alert to predatory danger. It participates actively in endorsing legislation that augments safety practices in communities. Through diligent activism in education\, victim support\, and legislation\, it creates a strong foundation against violence as it strives to help save the next girl. \n\n \nMore background: \n“If I am missing or dead\, this has obviously not protected me\,” wrote Janine Latus’s youngest sister\, Amy\, in a note she taped to the underside of her desk in 2002. The note was found after Amy disappeared during the same spring when Janine left her own marriage–escaped\, she would say–due to feelings of being “afraid\, controlled\, inadequate\, and trapped.” A journalist by training\, Janine turned her skills in investigation and analysis to the question of how she and her sister\, “two seemingly well-adjusted\, successful women\,” ended up in relationships with men who regularly assaulted and denigrated them physically\, emotionally\, and psychologically. The result was If I Am Missing or Dead: A Sister’s Story of Love\, Murder\, and LIberation\, published by Simon & Schuster in 2007. On the momentum of the book’s success\, Latus launched a crusade to take her insights wherever they might be useful–to college campuses\, civic and advocacy organizations\, and training sessions with organizations such as the U.S. Department of Defense and Major League Baseball. \nInformation provided by Dr. Lana Whited and Ms. Janine Latus.
URL:https://www.ferrum.edu/event/we-need-to-talk-about-relationship-violence-with-janine-latus/
LOCATION:Panthers Den
CATEGORIES:Community,Guest Speaker
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ORGANIZER;CN="Help Save the Next Girl":MAILTO:lwhited@ferrum.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T123000
DTSTAMP:20260626T125209
CREATED:20260331T193504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T195528Z
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SUMMARY:Global Conflict and Human Consequence: A Talk with Kenneth R. Rosen
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Ferrum College on Tuesday\, April 7\, for a thought-provoking and timely talk by award-winning journalist and author Kenneth R. Rosen\, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Panthers Den at Franklin Hall. This engaging event will cover key issues in political science\, journalism\, geopolitics\, and Arctic affairs\, and is free and open to everyone. Rosen’s talk will also be live-streamed on the Ferrum College Facebook page. \nRosen is an internationally recognized narrative journalist whose work focuses on the human impact of global conflict and geopolitical changes. A recipient of the Kurt Schork Award and the Bayeux-Calvados Award for War\nCorrespondents—and a two-time finalist for the Livingston Award—his reporting has taken him across Europe\, Africa\, the Middle East\, and Asia. \nRosen’s work has appeared in major publications such as “The New Yorker\,” “The New York Times\,” “The Atlantic\,” and “WIRED.” He is the author of three books\, including his latest\, “Polar War: Submarines\, Spies\, and the Struggle for Power in a Melting Arctic\,” which examines rising tensions and global power struggles in the Arctic. \nRosen divides his time between Western Massachusetts and Northern Italy with his wife and their three children.
URL:https://www.ferrum.edu/event/guest-speaker-award-winning-journalist-kenneth-r-rosen/
LOCATION:Panthers Den
CATEGORIES:Academics,Community,Guest Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T180000
DTSTAMP:20260626T125209
CREATED:20260409T203734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T220745Z
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SUMMARY:Pixels and Pages: Senior Art Exhibit by Mattie Green
DESCRIPTION:Pixels and Pages is multimedia storytelling exhibition that examines both the magic and the macabre found in the forests of Appalachia. Through a blend of photography\, poetry\, memoir\, and digital design\, Mattie Green explores the fragility and determination of life nestled in the mountains. The exhibition will be opened with a reception in the E. Taylor Greer Art Gallery\, in Stanley Library at Ferrum College\, on April 16\, 2026\, 4:30-6:00 p.m. All are welcome to attend for free. \nIn her art\, Green is drawn to the way nature coexists with the often unnoticed and abandoned traces of humanity. She enjoys searching for the unseen and highlighting that in her work. Rain\, rust\, insects\, and forests are commonly showcased\, and an undercurrent of transformation and renewal frequently makes an appearance. \n\nMattie Green is an Appalachian artist and multi-disciplinary creative currently living in Rocky Mount\, Virginia. As a self-proclaimed “Jill of All Skills\,” she thrives on learning new tools and approaches to solve complex problems from every angle. You can find samples of her work @GreenfinchMedia on Facebook and Instagram. \nMattie will graduate on May 2 with her B.S. in Marketing and her B.A. in Graphic Design at Ferrum College. On campus\, she serves as editor-in-chief for Chrysalis Literary and Arts Magazine\, and president of the Art & Media Club. Additionally\, she is a member of Sigma Tau Delta (International English Honor Society) and the National Society of Leadership and Success. \nAfter the opening reception on April 16\, the exhibit can be viewed until May 1 during the following hours: \nMonday – Thursday: 7:45 a.m. – 6 p.m.\nFriday: 7:45 a.m. – 6 p.m.\nSunday: 3 – 11 p.m. \n 
URL:https://www.ferrum.edu/event/pixels-and-pages-senior-art-exhibit-by-mattie-green/
LOCATION:Stanley Library\, 150 Wiley Drive\, Ferrum\, 24088\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academics,Community,Literary Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Art Program":MAILTO:nfredericksen2@ferrum.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T160000
DTSTAMP:20260626T125209
CREATED:20260312T222342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T150230Z
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SUMMARY:Academic Awards Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:The Ferrum College community will gather to celebrate academic excellence and achievement during the annual Academic Awards Ceremony beginning at 4:00 p.m. on Friday\, April 17\, in Vaughn Chapel. \nThis special event recognizes the outstanding accomplishments of Ferrum College students\, faculty\, and staff across a range of areas\, including academic achievement\, leadership\, service\, and campus engagement. The ceremony reflects the spirit of Ferrum’s guiding motto\, “Not Self\, But Others\,” and highlights the dedication\, scholarship\, and contributions that strengthen the College community. \nStudents\, faculty\, staff\, and guests are invited to attend as the College honors those who exemplify excellence both in and beyond the classroom.
URL:https://www.ferrum.edu/event/academic-awards-ceremony-2/
LOCATION:Vaughn Chapel\, 80 Wiley Dr.\, Ferrum\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academics,Alumni,Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="Academic Affairs":MAILTO:hpturner@ferrum.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T203000
DTSTAMP:20260626T125209
CREATED:20260416T001114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T152243Z
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SUMMARY:Chrysalis Reveal
DESCRIPTION:The magazine staff will reveal the Spring 2026 issue of Chrysalis Literary and Arts Magazine\, and contributors will read from their works and discuss their submissions. Contest winners will be announced\, and refreshments will be served! Everyone is welcome. \nThe editor-in-chief is senior Mattie Green. \nThe advisor is Dr. Katherine Grimes. \nClick here to read past issues of Chrysalis. \n  \nPhoto of contributors from fall 2025 Chrysalis reveal \nPhoto below by Mattie Green from a past issue.
URL:https://www.ferrum.edu/event/chrysalis-reveal/
LOCATION:Blue Ridge Mountain Room\, 215 Ferrum Mountain Road\, Ferrum\, VA\, 24088\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chrysalis,Community,Literary Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Chrysalis%2C Katherine Grimes":MAILTO:kgrimes@ferrum.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T170000
DTSTAMP:20260626T125209
CREATED:20260306T215644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T171611Z
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SUMMARY:Blue Ridge BBQ Cook Off and 11th Moonshine Heritage Car Show
DESCRIPTION:The 3rd annual Blue Ridge BBQ Cook Off for backyard cooks will take place at the 1800 farm museum along with live music\, moonshine tastings by Five Mile Mountain Distillery\, Living Proof & Scuffle Hill Brewing beer garden\, wineries\, food\, vendors\, plus—an even bigger children’s area! \nHenry Lee Law of “Moonshiners” fame will be in attendance. The 11th annual Moonshine Heritage Car Show will be held right across the road on the beautiful campus of Ferrum College. Vehicles that were used\, or would have been used for hauling liquor\, will be on display. This thoroughly authentic car show is FREE and open to the public! Many thanks to the Outlaw-cruisers Car Club for helping to coordinate this unique event. \nClick here to register for exhibiting in the car show. \nRegistration is now closed for entering your cooking in the BBQ cook off. \nClick here to read more about it. \nFollow the Facebook event page to see updates and photos.
URL:https://www.ferrum.edu/event/blue-ridge-bbq-cook-off-and-11th-moonshine-heritage-car-show/
LOCATION:Blue Ridge Institute and Museum\, 20 Museum Dr.\, Ferrum\, VA\, 24088
CATEGORIES:BRIM,Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="Blue Ridge Institute and Museum":MAILTO:bri@ferrum.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T203000
DTSTAMP:20260626T125209
CREATED:20260504T140206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T140459Z
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SUMMARY:Monday Music Jam
DESCRIPTION:The Monday Music Jam at Ferrum College is a free weekly event on The Crooked Road: Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail. Every Monday of the year at 7:00\, anyone can join in for an evening of authentic old-time and bluegrass music. You can play instruments\, sing\, dance\, or just listen and enjoy. \nArrive any time between 7 p.m. and 8:30. Chairs are available for everyone and if you have mobility issues\, or you’re carrying a big instrument\, you can pull up right to the door. When the weather allows\, the jam will move from the Blue Ridge Institute’s museum lobby to the Leo Scott Pavilion at the farm museum right across the road (Rt. 40).
URL:https://www.ferrum.edu/event/monday-music-jam/
LOCATION:Blue Ridge Institute and Museum\, 20 Museum Dr.\, Ferrum\, VA\, 24088
CATEGORIES:Community,Music at Ferrum College,performing arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Music and Theatre Department":MAILTO:ebtucker@ferrum.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T160000
DTSTAMP:20260626T125209
CREATED:20260509T025046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260509T025757Z
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SUMMARY:Camp Fincastle Living History Day at the 1800 Farm Museum
DESCRIPTION:Fincastle Company will have a FREE living history display at the Blue Ridge Farm Museum of Ferrum College on May 16. \nFincastle Company is a group of dedicated living historians who portray both military and civilian roles during the American War of Independence. They conduct extensive research and documentation on all the clothing and equipment used in order to be as accurate for the period as possible. The group performs living history displays at various historical sites throughout the mid-Atlantic region. \nAll are invited to come by for an immersive interactive experience and see what life was like in 18th-century Virginia! And\, our 1800 living history farm will be open for tours!
URL:https://www.ferrum.edu/event/camp-fincastle-living-history-dat-at-the-1800-farm-museum/
LOCATION:Blue Ridge Institute and Museum\, 20 Museum Dr.\, Ferrum\, VA\, 24088
CATEGORIES:BRIM,Community,performing arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Blue Ridge Institute and Museum":MAILTO:bri@ferrum.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T203000
DTSTAMP:20260626T125209
CREATED:20260511T143906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T143927Z
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SUMMARY:Monday Music Jam
DESCRIPTION:The Monday Music Jam at Ferrum College is a free weekly event on The Crooked Road: Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail. Every Monday of the year at 7:00\, anyone can join in for an evening of authentic old-time and bluegrass music. You can play instruments\, sing\, dance\, or just listen and enjoy. \nArrive any time between 7 p.m. and 8:30. Chairs are available for everyone and if you have mobility issues\, or you’re carrying a big instrument\, you can pull up right to the door\, or near the pavilion. When the weather allows\, the jam moves from the Blue Ridge Institute’s museum lobby (or sometimes indoors in Grousbeck Hall) to the Leo Scott Pavilion at the farm museum right across the road (Rt. 40). \nSee the Facebook page Appalachian Music at Ferrum College for more photos.
URL:https://www.ferrum.edu/event/monday-music-jam-3/
LOCATION:Blue Ridge Institute and Museum\, 20 Museum Dr.\, Ferrum\, VA\, 24088
CATEGORIES:Community,Music at Ferrum College,performing arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Appalachian Music at Ferrum College":MAILTO:ebtucker@ferrum.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260525T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260525T203000
DTSTAMP:20260626T125209
CREATED:20260519T184525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T195146Z
UID:65911-1779735600-1779741000@www.ferrum.edu
SUMMARY:Monday Music Jam
DESCRIPTION:The Monday Music Jam at Ferrum College is a free weekly event on The Crooked Road: Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail. Every Monday of the year at 7:00\, anyone can join in for an evening of authentic old-time and bluegrass music. You can play instruments\, sing\, dance\, or just listen and enjoy. \nArrive any time between 7 p.m. and 8:30. Chairs are available for everyone and if you have mobility issues\, or you’re carrying a big instrument\, you can pull up right to the door. When the weather allows\, the jam will move from the Blue Ridge Institute’s museum lobby to the Leo Scott Pavilion at the farm museum right across the road (Rt. 40). \n 
URL:https://www.ferrum.edu/event/monday-music-jam-4/
LOCATION:Blue Ridge Institute and Museum\, 20 Museum Dr.\, Ferrum\, VA\, 24088
CATEGORIES:Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="Appalachian Music at Ferrum College":MAILTO:ebtucker@ferrum.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260905T160000
DTSTAMP:20260626T125209
CREATED:20260529T214645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T215207Z
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SUMMARY:Blue Ridge Farm Museum Open on Saturdays
DESCRIPTION:Immerse your senses in 1800 rural Blue Ridge life at the Blue Ridge Institute and Museum’s Blue Ridge Farm Museum\, a re-created Virginia-German farmstead. Join our costumed interpreters in a host of household and farm chores\, including preparing meals over the open hearth\, driving oxen\, blacksmithing\, and tending heirloom gardens and historic breeds of animals. \nThe living history farm on Rt. 40 in Ferrum is open every Saturday until Sept. 5\, 10 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. \nGroup Tours are available by reservation April through November.\nClick HERE for more information. \nSee the Blue Ridge Institute and Museum – BRIM in social media for more photos and updates.
URL:https://www.ferrum.edu/event/blue-ridge-farm-museum-open-on-saturdays/
LOCATION:Blue Ridge Institute and Museum\, 20 Museum Dr.\, Ferrum\, VA\, 24088
CATEGORIES:BRIM,Community,performing arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Blue Ridge Institute and Museum":MAILTO:bri@ferrum.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260601T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260601T203000
DTSTAMP:20260626T125209
CREATED:20260519T191149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T210229Z
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SUMMARY:Monday Music Jam
DESCRIPTION:The Monday Music Jam at Ferrum College is a free weekly event on The Crooked Road: Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail. Every Monday of the year at 7:00\, anyone can join in for an evening of authentic old-time and bluegrass music. You can play instruments\, sing\, dance\, or just listen and enjoy. \nArrive any time between 7 p.m. and 8:30. Chairs are available for everyone and if you have mobility issues\, or you’re carrying a big instrument\, you can pull up right to the door. When the weather allows\, the jam will move from the Blue Ridge Institute’s museum lobby to the Leo Scott Pavilion at the farm museum right across the road (Rt. 40). \n 
URL:https://www.ferrum.edu/event/monday-music-jam-5/
LOCATION:Blue Ridge Institute and Museum\, 20 Museum Dr.\, Ferrum\, VA\, 24088
CATEGORIES:Community,Music at Ferrum College,performing arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Appalachian Music at Ferrum College":MAILTO:ebtucker@ferrum.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260608T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260608T203000
DTSTAMP:20260626T125209
CREATED:20260528T214919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T214919Z
UID:66070-1780945200-1780950600@www.ferrum.edu
SUMMARY:Monday Music Jam
DESCRIPTION:The Monday Music Jam at Ferrum College is a free weekly event on The Crooked Road: Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail. Every Monday of the year at 7:00\, anyone can join in for an evening of authentic old-time and bluegrass music. You can play instruments\, sing\, dance\, or just listen and enjoy. \nArrive any time between 7 p.m. and 8:30. Chairs are available for everyone and if you have mobility issues\, or you’re carrying a big instrument\, you can pull up right to the door. When the weather allows\, the jam will move from the Blue Ridge Institute’s museum lobby to the Leo Scott Pavilion at the farm museum right across the road (Rt. 40). \n 
URL:https://www.ferrum.edu/event/monday-music-jam-7/
LOCATION:Blue Ridge Institute and Museum\, 20 Museum Dr.\, Ferrum\, VA\, 24088
CATEGORIES:Community,Music at Ferrum College,performing arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Appalachian Music at Ferrum College":MAILTO:ebtucker@ferrum.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260615T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260615T203000
DTSTAMP:20260626T125209
CREATED:20260528T214433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T215327Z
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SUMMARY:Monday Music Jam
DESCRIPTION:The Monday Music Jam at Ferrum College is a free weekly event on The Crooked Road: Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail. Every Monday of the year at 7:00\, anyone can join in for an evening of authentic old-time and bluegrass music. You can play instruments\, sing\, dance\, or just listen and enjoy. \nArrive any time between 7 p.m. and 8:30. Chairs are available for everyone and if you have mobility issues\, or you’re carrying a big instrument\, you can pull up right to the door. When the weather allows\, the jam will move from the Blue Ridge Institute’s museum lobby to the Leo Scott Pavilion at the farm museum right across the road (Rt. 40).
URL:https://www.ferrum.edu/event/monday-music-jam-6/
LOCATION:Blue Ridge Institute and Museum\, 20 Museum Dr.\, Ferrum\, VA\, 24088
CATEGORIES:Community,Music at Ferrum College,performing arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Appalachian Music at Ferrum College":MAILTO:ebtucker@ferrum.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T130000
DTSTAMP:20260626T125209
CREATED:20260609T175605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T190817Z
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SUMMARY:Mark Twain and Music
DESCRIPTION:This lifelong learning program about Mark Twain and music will include discussion by Professor of English Lana A. Whited\, with musical selections performed by Fair and Austin Robey\, followed by lunch. \nWhile Mark Twain is celebrated for his razor-sharp wit and literary realism\, less well known is his lifelong interest in music\, spanning both American popular music and the European grand operatic tradition. Influences upon him and his writing included spirituals and the Delta blues\, the Presbyterian church\, contemporary songwriters\, classical composers such as Richard Wagner\, and the habits of piano-playing and singing that filled his household in Hartford\, Connecticut. \nTwain’s letters\, personal journals\, and novels such as Huckleberry Finn and Pudd’nhead Wilson reflect how Twain used music as a tool for social commentary\, character development\, nostalgia\, and humor. Throughout Twain’s public career\, his writing about music illustrates the same key tension existing between Samuel Langhorne Clemens and his famous persona\, Mark Twain–between the serious writer/critic and the amateur\, or “mucker” (as he termed it). For example\, he both enjoyed opera and wrote\, “I have attended operas\, whenever I could not help it\, for fourteen years now; I am sure I know of no agony comparable to the listening to an unfamiliar opera.” The evolution of Twain’s tastes and attitudes concerning music explain how his biographer Albert Bigelow Paine\, who had earlier found the author “wanting in artistic taste\,” could write that by age 70\, Twain had “a passion for music.” \nPresenter Bios: \nProfessor of English Lana Whited\, the longest-serving full-time member of the faculty at Ferrum College\, wrote her master’s thesis on Mark Twain and music at the College of William and Mary. She is the author and editor of essays and books on fantasy literature\, and author of the scholarly book about true crime fiction\, Murder\, In Fact. \n     \nFair Robey enjoyed a long career teaching music in the Franklin County Public Schools and currently serves as music director at Saint Peter’s-in-the-Mountains Episcopal Church. She is a member of her family’s popular local band\, The Robeys. She has served as accompanist for many productions of the Blue Ridge Dinner Theatre at Ferrum College. \n \nAustin Robey is Director of Admissions at Mountaintop Montessori School in Charlottesville and a member of his family’s popular local band\, The Robeys. \nDate: Tuesday\, June 16\, 2026Location: Phoebe Needles Center\, 732 Turners Creek Road\, Callaway\, VA 24067Doors Open: 9:30 AMProgram Begins: 10:00 AMLunch Served: Noon\nFor more info: 540.483.1518 or events@phoebeneedles.org or visit the Adult Programs tab at phoebeneedles.org. Click ticket link for this event to purchase tickets!
URL:https://www.ferrum.edu/event/mark-twain-and-music/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Community,Faculty,performing arts
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SUMMARY:Monday Music Jam
DESCRIPTION:The Monday Music Jam at Ferrum College is a free weekly event on The Crooked Road: Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail. Every Monday of the year at 7:00\, anyone can join in for an evening of authentic old-time and bluegrass music. You can play instruments\, sing\, dance\, or just listen and enjoy. \nArrive any time between 7 p.m. and 8:30. Chairs are available for everyone and if you have mobility issues\, or you’re carrying a big instrument\, you can pull up right to the door\, or near the pavilion. When the weather allows\, the jam moves from the Blue Ridge Institute’s museum lobby (or sometimes indoors in Grousbeck Hall) to the Leo Scott Pavilion at the farm museum right across the road (Rt. 40). \nSee the Facebook page Appalachian Music at Ferrum College for more photos and video.
URL:https://www.ferrum.edu/event/66746/
LOCATION:Blue Ridge Institute and Museum\, 20 Museum Dr.\, Ferrum\, VA\, 24088
CATEGORIES:Community,Music at Ferrum College,performing arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Appalachian Music at Ferrum College":MAILTO:ebtucker@ferrum.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260713T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T150000
DTSTAMP:20260626T125209
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T192543Z
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SUMMARY:Franklin County Builders Academy - Carpentry Week
DESCRIPTION:Ready to get your hands dirty and explore a career that builds the world around you? \nJoin us for a FREE\, fun\, hands-on week for high school students interested in construction\, engineering\, design\, & skilled trades. \nFocusing on the carpentry trade\, youth will explore the skilled trades using real tools and materials\, and gain jobsite safety skills\, all while being taught by industry professionals. \nTransportation will be provided each day from The Franklin Center to Ferrum College’s beautiful campus. Students will also be provided lunch each day of the camp experience. \nThe camp is free for high-school-age students thanks to the generous sponsorship of Virginia Housing and Ferrum College in collaboration with the Franklin County Office of Economic Development. \nLearn more and sign up today at https://buildsmartinstitute.classe365.com/…/application. \nEvent by Build Smart Institute\, Ferrum College and Franklin County Office of Economic Development. \nClick here for information on Concrete Week\, July 6-10. \nSee also Build Smart web page about 2026 Camps.
URL:https://www.ferrum.edu/event/franklin-county-builders-academy-carpentry-week/
LOCATION:Ferrum College
CATEGORIES:Academics,Building Trades,Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="Academic Affairs":MAILTO:hpturner@ferrum.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T170000
DTSTAMP:20260626T125209
CREATED:20260605T205312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T205442Z
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SUMMARY:Ferrum College Blue Ridge Folklife Festival and Arts & Crafts Show
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the longest-running folklife festival in western Virginia! Since 1973\, the Blue Ridge Folklife Festival has presented authentic regional folk music\, craftspeople\, draft horse and dog handlers\, car builders\, tractor restorers\, country cooks\, moonshine tale tellers\, and much more! \nAlways the fourth Saturday in October\, this legendary festival is coordinated by the Blue Ridge Institute & Museum (BRIM)\, the official State Center for Blue Ridge Folklore and a major venue on The Crooked Road Music Trail.
URL:https://www.ferrum.edu/event/ferrum-college-blue-ridge-folklife-festival-and-arts-crafts-show/
LOCATION:Blue Ridge Institute and Museum\, 20 Museum Dr.\, Ferrum\, VA\, 24088
CATEGORIES:BRIM,Community,Music at Ferrum College,performing arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Blue Ridge Institute and Museum":MAILTO:bri@ferrum.edu
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